Introduction to Technology and Engineering Management - EML-X501
Course Description
Discover Leading Technology and Take Your Management Skills to the Next Level
Engineering managers often start by managing groups that are staffed with people whose education and experiences are closely related to their own disciplines. Eventually, they are asked to lead diverse functions including, product marketing, product development, program and project management, manufacturing and operations, quality and reliability, and technical sales. This course prepares those who are at the cusp of a vast expansion of their management responsibilities and prepares them for the challenges involved in bringing together opportunities and challenges involved in the development of organizations with diverse functions and skills.
This course and certificate are only available for students participating in India.
Learner Outcomes
- Identify the organization and management structures of various enterprises and differentiate between elements of organizational structure
- Explain accounting and economic principles
- Develop understanding of adaptive planning and agile enterprise structure
- Differentiate between product marketing, product development, program and project management, manufacturing and operations, quality and reliability, and technical sales
- Discuss market framework and different types of business models
- Learn how to manage high performance teams with diverse functions and skills
- Describe factors affecting organizational structure and discuss how managers align an organization's strategies and culture with its structure
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: The technical professionals looking to assume leadership positions in global technology organizations. It is valuable for experienced managers who intend to serve as CEOs, Directors, Vice Presidents or C-level executives in technology companies in India.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree in a professional field (STEAM or Business) from an accredited institution: official transcripts required.
- Bachelor’s GPA of 2.75 or higher. Candidates with GPA under 2.75 can apply, but will be asked to provide relevant explanations in an essay (guidelines provided on applications page).
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Engineering Management and Leadership Certificate : Engineering Management and Leadership Certificate